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Job Title: Organic Synthesis Chemist

Location: Rockford, IL 61101

Duration: 6 Months

Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

Pay Rate: $26.50/hr

Position Summary:

• The scientist is responsible for conducting product and application testing to evaluate experimental samples related to manufacturing process optimize.
• Scientist will assist with validation work related to testing chromatography resin for particle size, protein recovery, and flow characteristics.
• The scientist will often work under the guidance of senior personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completion of synthesis experiments and product testing for process optimization.
• Maintain process documentation in the form of batch record sheets, reports, and lab notebooks.
• Participate on cross functional collaborative project team.
• Assisting more senior chemists with their work.
• Using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform the water and solvent washing of chromatography resins/gels.
• Perform analysis of compounds and reaction mixtures using common methods: (NMR, HPLC, UV/VIS, FTIR)
• Involvement in process improvement and development of manufacturing and test methods.
• Other duties include cleaning, assembling, and disassembling equipment.
• Other projects / duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry, preferably from an ACS (American Chemical Society) accredited program
• A thorough understanding of chemistry at the undergraduate level.
• Experience with general laboratory techniques such as distillation, filtration, closed transfer, reaction chemistry, crystallization, rotary evaporators, and small/large scale glassware.
• Analysis techniques such as pH, UV/Vis, NMR, IR.
• Ability to safely handle flammable solvents.
• Ability to routinely lift 40 lbs.